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DV05 MUL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,984 mi
Last recorded117,984 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 MUL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 117,984 miles

Offside Rear TRACK ROD DUST COVER SPLIT

Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SHOCKER BUSH BOTH SIDES

Fail 14 Aug 2018 117,984 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIR BAG LIGHT ON (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear TRACK ROD DUST COVER SPLIT

Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SHOCKER BUSH BOTH SIDES

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,047 miles

Rear REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PADS LOW

Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR SHOCKER BUSH BOTH SIDES

Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,477 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,186 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2012 86,775 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,095 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,251 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 71,251 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,955 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,946 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,798 miles

knock from front suspension when braking?

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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DV05 MUL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV05 MUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV05 MUL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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